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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Tommy Bruce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon pulls guard successfully.
Moon looking for a triangle here. Bruce is fighting it but it looks tight! Moon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bruce is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Johnson and Alexei Karasiev. Alexei Karasiev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Karasiev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson tries to clinch but Karasiev moves away
and Karasiev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Karasiev
Karasiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karasiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karasiev drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Karasiev as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Karasiev! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexei Karasiev! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karin Olegav and Carlos Gendozo. Gendozo has chosen The Temptations - My Girl as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karin Olegav! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gendozo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gendozo is looking to clinch but Olegav is avoiding it.
Gendozo tries to clinch up.
Gendozo closes the distance but Olegav moves to the side
and Olegav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gendozo won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Olegav (4) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo is looking for a sweep.
Olegav has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (6) vs (0) Gendozo
Olegav controlling his opponent.
Gendozo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav controlling from mount.
Gendozo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Olegav's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gendozo wants to control but Olegav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olegav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gendozo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gendozo actively working from the bottom here.
Olegav stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is looking to advance position but Gendozo won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olegav's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olegav tries to pass to full mount but Gendozo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav prevents Gendozo from improving his position.
Gendozo won't allow Olegav to pass to mount.
Gendozo is trying to control but can't.
Olegav content to control rather than advance.
Gendozo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gendozo controls Olegav momentarily but Olegav frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo working a defensive guard but Olegav manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (9) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo is trying to control Olegav's posture but Olegav avoids it.
Olegav has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gendozo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (11) vs (0) Gendozo
Gendozo tries to lock up and control but Olegav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gendozo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olegav controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo stops Olegav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gendozo tries to control the position but Olegav now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Olegav (14) vs (0) Gendozo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is looking for the choke from the back position but Gendozo is controlling his hands well.
Olegav is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Olegav controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
Gendozo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gendozo looks winded!
Olegav passes into side control, despite Gendozo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (17) vs (0) Gendozo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gendozo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gendozo tries to improve position but can't.
Gendozo is trying to escape the position but Olegav is controlling the position.
Olegav has control of an arm but Gendozo manages to advance to Olegav's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Olegav (17) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Olegav just looking to survive in the bad position.
Olegav is in a bad position with Gendozo working for a choke. Olegav manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olegav (19) vs (4) Gendozo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Olegav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gendozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olegav slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (22) vs (4) Gendozo
Gendozo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (24) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olegav wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Olegav controlling his opponent.
Gendozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo stops Olegav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Olegav controlling the pace for now.
Olegav moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Olegav (27) vs (4) Gendozo
Olegav is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Olegav controlling the positon.
Olegav has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olegav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Olegav is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Olegav.
Gendozo just trying to survive but Olegav is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Olegav has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gendozo's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Olegav.
Gendozo trying to control the action but Olegav just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gendozo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegav takes the fight on points by 27 to 4. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Kenichi Kenji. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kenji's choice of entrance music: Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenichi Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias gets a clinch.
Kenji gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Kenji
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to keep Kenji in close.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Kenji from controlling successfully.
Kenji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Kenji wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenji manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Kenji
Kenji has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias stays in close to Kenji's body and controls the position.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Kenji is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Kenji working for submissions but it's allowed Arias to get to half guard.
Kenji looks winded!
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Kenji
Arias is staying tight to Kenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arias trying to control the action but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Kenji felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias takes a little break here. Kenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face as Arias controls the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias working away.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kenji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kenji is trying to improve his position.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Kenji
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Arias is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kenji's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Kenji
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias passes Kenji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is pressing down on Kenji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenji is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Kenji is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kenji. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Kenji
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arias.
Kenji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenji trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Arias continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arias controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Arias.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenji seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Kenji is looking for a sweep.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenji keeps working.
Arias controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenji is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Arias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arias prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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